I am excited to announce the first ever Mainly Cardigans KAL. Sadly, for international readers of my blog, this KAL is open to Australian knitters only. Do not fret though, further KALs are being planned that will include you. If you are interested, then read on. The KAL will officially begin on July 1st and end September 2nd (although this …
BLOGGING
A very quick post to tell you all that my new design, Irish Rose is now available on Ravelry. The combination of an all-over lace and cable stitch pattern bordered by a k1, p1 rib stitch and reverse stocking stitch defines this elegant cardigan. The cardigan is knitted flat from the bottom up working the back, two fronts and sleeves …
It is almost the end of April and in Queensland the weather is finally turning to autumn. I cannot wait for winter to be honest. Cool but not cold weather will be a welcome change from the searing heat of our summers. I have started a private facebook group and would love it if you and your knitting friends would …
I am almost embarrassed to admit I started working on the Irish Rose design well over 18 months ago. Indeed, I first wrote a blog about it in October 2018 Baby steps into lace knitting in which I waxed lyrical in enjoying baby steps into lace knitting. In the interim months, I did finish the cardigan design and had written up …
Today has been one of those days that has, in these troubled times, gone from being okay to being just a big sigh. The morning started like any other – coffee, the news read on my iPad and breakfast. All in that order and all good. Then, it started to go downhill. I had to be at the Dermatologist’s rooms …
I am being good in these times of Coronavirus, lockdown and social distancing. I am for the most part, staying at home, only escaping to do a grocery run (but, to be honest, Grandad Pete does most of this essential chore) and going for my daily walk around the neighbourhood. Yesterday, on my walk, there were many families out and …
I am very happy to announce that my new design, Lovely in Lace has been published. This design features a delightful lace stitch pattern called Creeping Vines, the instructions for which are in the lace section of my stitch library, which is bordered in the fronts and back with stocking stitch. The sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch. Knitted bottom-up, …
I am not a fan of buttons on cardigans. There, I have said it. Which leads me to the question: What is the true purpose of buttons? Is it their decorative or practical quality? The answer lies somewhere between. Yes, buttons are decorative, and I do agree that they do have a small practical value – the top button being …
What a month! Jackson and Manaia, our two Australian grandsons are on their long summer holiday break from school. Grandad and I stepped up to the plate and offered to have them quite a bit to help their parents and to save the boys from going to vacation care which they hate. We enjoy our time with the boys. We …
Oatmeal cardigan pattern on Ravelry
The stocking stitch bodice and sleeves provides contrast and relief to the textured stitch patterns.